The Crime of the Century
The Crime of the Century
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The Crime of the Century

Big Pharma sold America a lie and made a killing.

7.8 / 10
2021
1 season
2 episodes
DocumentaryCrimeDrama

A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

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Seasons

  • Part One

    1.Part One

    8.5
    10-05-2021118m

    A look at how Purdue Pharma worked with the FDA to get OxyContin approved for wider use, promoting the highly profitable pain medication's safety without sufficient evidence, and c...

  • Part Two

    2.Part Two

    9.0
    11-05-2021118m

    A spotlight on the mass marketing of the synthetic opioid fentanyl examines the connections between drug manufacturers and government policy. Video of sales retreats and promotiona...

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